Philip Glass: Satyagraha
Synopsis
This luminous, visionary opera tells the story of how Mahatma Gandhi developed the philosophy of satyagraha, nonviolent active resistance, as a political revolutionary tool to fight oppression, connecting his lifework to three historical figures who advanced his philosophy: the celebrated Russian writer Leo Tolstoy, the great Indian poet and philosopher Rabindranath Tagore and the heroic American civil rights leader Martin Luther King. The libretto is comprised of passages from “The Bhagavad-Gita,” India’s greatest philosophical epic, and perfectly complements Glass’ ravishing score, mysteriously transporting the audience with a serene power and an all-encompassing sense of peace.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hugo Käch
- Screenplay & Story
- Constance DeJong, Philip Glass
- Original Score
- Philip Glass
- Original Title
- Philip Glass: Satyagraha
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Sanskrit
- Runtime
- 2h 48m
- Production Studios
- RM Arts, ZDF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hugo Käch
Constance DeJong, Philip Glass
Philip Glass
Joachim Augustin, Achim Freyer
Department Leadership Roster
Constance DeJong
Writer
Achim Freyer
Producer
Philip Glass
Writer
Hugo Käch
Director
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What is Philip Glass: Satyagraha about?
This luminous, visionary opera tells the story of how Mahatma Gandhi developed the philosophy of satyagraha, nonviolent active resistance, as a political revolutionary tool to fight oppression, connecting his lifework to three historical figures who advanced his philosophy: the celebrated Russian writer Leo Tolstoy, the great Indian poet and philosopher Rabindranath Tagore and the heroic American civil rights leader Martin Luther King. The libretto is comprised of passages from “The Bhagavad-Gita,” India’s greatest philosophical epic, and perfectly complements Glass’ ravishing score, mysteriously transporting the audience with a serene power and an all-encompassing sense of peace.
Who directed Philip Glass: Satyagraha?
Philip Glass: Satyagraha was directed by Hugo Käch.
Who stars in Philip Glass: Satyagraha?
The principal cast of Philip Glass: Satyagraha includes Leo Goeke, Ralf Harster, Helmut Danninger, Inga Nielsen, Elke Estlinbaum.
When was Philip Glass: Satyagraha released and how long is it?
Philip Glass: Satyagraha was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 2h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Philip Glass: Satyagraha?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Philip Glass: Satyagraha was composed by Philip Glass.